农业部取消了3.1B的气候方案,将其重新命名为需要更直接的农民资金。 USDA cancels $3.1B climate program, rebrands with requirement for more direct farmer funding.

美国农业部取消了31亿美元的气候智能商品伙伴关系方案,理由是行政费用高,农民缺乏直接资金。 The USDA has canceled the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, citing high administrative fees and a lack of direct funding to farmers. 由于这些变化,爱达荷大学失去了一笔5 900万美元的用于可持续农业的赠款。 The University of Idaho lost a $59 million grant aimed at sustainable agriculture due to these changes. 该方案将重新命名为 " 生产者推进市场倡议 " ,要求至少65%的资金直接用于农民。 The program will be rebranded as the Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative, requiring at least 65% of funds to go directly to farmers. 目前的补助金领取者必须在6月20日之前重新申请,以符合新的标准。 Current grant recipients must reapply by June 20 to meet the new criteria. 批评者认为,这项决定出于政治动机,可能阻碍可持续的耕作做法。 Critics argue the decision is politically motivated and may hinder sustainable farming practices.